Good To Be Alive

by Jason Gray

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Lyrics

Hold (E)on;

is this real ly the life I’m liv (E)ing?

’Cause I don’t feel like I de serve it.

Ev ’ry day that I wake, ev ’ry breath that I take, You’ve the giv (C#m)en.

So right (B)here,

right (A)now, this while the sun is shin ing down,

(A)I wan na live

like there’s no to mor row, love

like I’m on bor rowed time.

It’s good to be a live.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Hold (E)on;

if the life ly that we’ve been giv (E)en

is made don’t ti ful in the liv ing, and the joy that we get brings ’ry joy to the heart of the Giv (C#m)er,

then right (B)here,

right (A)now, this is the song I’m sing ing out:

(A)I wan na live

like there’s no to mor row, love

like I’m on bor rowed time.

It’s good to be a live.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Hold

I wan na live

like there’s no to mor row, love

like I’m on bor rowed time.

It’s good to be a live.

Yeah.

(E)I (B)won’t take it for grant ed, (C#m)I (E)won’t (A)waste an oth er sec ond.

(E)All (B)I want is to give You a (C#m)life (E)well (A)lived to say, “Thank You.”

I wan na live

like there’s no to mor row, love

like I’m on bor rowed time.

It’s good to be, it’s (C#m)good to be a live.

I wan na live (E)I (B)won’t take it for grant ed, (C#m)I (E)won’t (A)waste an oth er sec ond.

(E)All (B)I want is to give You a (C#m)life (E)well (A)lived to say, “Thank You.”

Good To Be Alive by Jason Gray — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Good To Be Alive by Jason Gray in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of E at 110 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Good To Be Alive" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Good To Be Alive"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Good To Be Alive" use?
Just 8 chords: A, A6, Apow, B, B7, Bsus4, C#m, E. Take it one section at a time.
What other Jason Gray songs work for kids?
Try "REMIND ME WHO I AM". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.